0004. Dice
The man who introduced him was depressed, although he knew that these little boys who lacked education and common sense did not know what etiquette was, but such a disorderly posture of salutation could simply be regarded as provocation, and he raised his feet two steps and raised his palms to teach the nearest little boy a lesson.
A voice interrupted his movements.
"Moore, you seem to have been too presumptuous lately. ”
It was McCarthy's voice, coming from behind him, but the flat tone resounded in Moore's heart.
He stepped back much faster than he advanced, bowed his humble waist with a humble look, and said in a deliberately suppressed but still audible trembling voice, "I just wanted to teach them what etiquette is. ”
"Did I tell you to do that?"
"I didn't ...... No. Moore gritted his teeth, cold sweat running down his back.
"You have taken good care of the castle's housekeeping in the past few years, I have seen all of this, and I don't care how arrogant you are in front of others, but you don't forget one thing. ”
McCarthy looked at Moore quietly, his dual status as a nobleman and a magician weighing him down.
"I am the owner of this castle. ”
"Starting today, you can swap jobs with Bessie and Lamb. ”
Moore's face was like ashes.
Bessie and Lamb, who were standing behind McCarthy, were ecstatic, you must know that among McCarthy's entourage, Mor, who manages the castle's housekeeping, has the highest status, and they can only be regarded as middle and lower class who take care of the boys in the basement, and now they have jumped to Moore's position, how can they not be ecstatic.
"Stand down. ”
"Yes......" Moore didn't dare to say more, even if he was disheartened, he didn't dare to lose his temper in front of McCarthy, even if he was demoted, he still had a chance to return to the position of the head of the castle, Lamb and Bessie were two fools, their combined abilities were not enough to manage the castle, and sooner or later the adults would think of themselves.
And if you talk back at this time, presumably Master McCarthy doesn't mind erasing himself on the spot, then there is really no chance.
Hodge watched all of this from the crowd and learned more about the social structure of the world.
The class system is strict, and the superior has complete control over the subordinate to take the right of life and death, and even if you find a way to escape, you will face danger at any time.
"After escaping, try not to deal with the nobles when you don't have enough to rely on," Hodge thought.
"Look up. McCarthy said to the boys.
He slowly walked among the boys, scanning their faces, arms, and waists.
It's like picking out a product.
One by one, the boys were singled out, including Hodge, who noticed that the chosen boys had one thing in common, that is, they were of moderate stature and had a horizontal appearance and above.
Twelve were eventually selected, and more boys remained in place.
More leaned forward and whispered in McCarthy's ear, "My lord, what should I do with the rest of the people?" ”
This was supposed to be a matter for Bessie and Lamb, but now that they have exchanged positions, the person who asked naturally became him.
"Send it back to the basement. McCarthy didn't deliberately lower his voice, and everyone present could hear his answer.
The unchosen boy made a commotion, and no one would want to go back to work in that dimly lit room unless it was necessary.
The most reactive of these was the fat boy, who threw his arms up and waved at McCarthy, "Take me away, sir." ”
McCarthy looked at him, and he squeezed out a smile to make his chubby face more festive.
"You're really special. McCarthy nodded, he was really special to be able to grow up in a place like the basement, and there was no guarantee that he would grow this fat body with food.
"Then you can come with me. ”
"Thank you, sir!" the fat boy breathed a sigh of relief.
More stayed behind to return the remaining boys to the basement, and McCarthy led the chosen boy deeper into the castle to a fork in the road, where he motioned for Lamb to take the fat boy to another intersection.
"Adult?" the fat boy couldn't help but ask.
"I said, you're special. ”
The fat boy was obviously mistaken, and followed Lamb away with a happy face.
McCarthy and the others stayed where they were, and it wasn't long before the boy's screams and barking were heard in the empty passageway, and the barking of dogs was much louder than the screams.
Hodge glanced at McCarthy, the corners of his mouth slightly hooked, and a smile.
"My dogs should be eating well with such good meat. ”
The rest of the boys immediately lowered their heads, not even daring to come out.
They were taken to a dormitory-like place, and the boys were lined up.
McCarthy swept his gaze over them again, and if it had been just the indifference of selecting goods before, then there was a little more desire in his gaze now.
Lustful desires.
Hodge's hands and feet are cold, and his heart is not good, this perverted magician is actually a give!
Although he had heard that many nobles and bishops in the Middle Ages were fond of playing with **, he really didn't expect to encounter it.
"You stay, you stay......"
Three boys were chosen out in succession, and McCarthy was about to be selected for Hodge, although he didn't want to admit it, but with Hodge's current appearance, there was almost no reason to be spared.
Damn charm full value!
Sure enough, when McCarthy stood in front of Hodge, the desire in his eyes burned even more.
He didn't think he had the strength. The only way to commit suicide seems to be to bite your tongue and commit suicide, but whether this method can die or not is still a question mark.
Just when he was at a loss, a familiar scene naturally appeared, time in the real world was temporarily stopped, and a text appeared in front of him.
"Is there a lucky decision?"
Hodge was pleasantly surprised, but he didn't expect that in addition to the character cards, the judging mechanism in the board game also existed at the same time.
"Yes. He meditated.
The words vanished, and the dice hovered in front of him.
Hodge took the dice and took a deep breath, his luck was 65, as long as the dice were within this range at this time, he wished himself good luck and rolled the dice.
Clang, the dice hit the ground.
Don't fail – it's about my chastity ♂!
"Lucky: 65/34 (Success)"
[Your looks have successfully attracted McCarthy, and he is very interested in you, but as a veteran of the Tao, he is not eager, preferring to save the good things for the end. 】
The text vanished, and Hodge returned to reality, and McCarthy looked at him intriguingly, and then said, "Just stay with that, Bessie, and you find a room for the rest of the people to settle in." ”
Just as Hodge turned to leave, McCarthy whispered again, "I didn't expect there to be such good goods in my castle, it's really exciting, hehe." ”
Hodge's scalp tingled, and he quickly followed the others out of the room.
Whew, escape for the time being.